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  1. Comanche SS
    FWIW, my MJ on 35s with a wider front track width feels far more stable than my XJ on 35s felt (with similar width axles) I can comfortably pitch it sideways without fear of rolling, without any sway bars. Albeit, my suspension design and arcs are FAR different than any solid axle rig would have. So take with some salt ... The MJ is 69" WMS front, 60" rear.
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    Not that I've heard of. I've had a street Comanche, definitely a unique rig, but nowadays you can build a better one with aftermarket available parts...so long as you can come to terms with not getting the grill or the plaque. Nearly everything else can be had second hand or aftermarket. Start off with an HO truck and you'll be leagues ahead of an actual street Comanche.
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    Got my 35" beadlocks swapped onto the rig this weekend. Looks even better. Still roasts them with ease in 1st and 2nd
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    As someone who has had V8 MJ's with a 5 speed, 6 speed, 4L80E and a 700R4 The 700R4 would be the last transmission choice of the lot.
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    Let me know when to cruise by again....This time I *think* I can bring the LS3 MJ up there and take you for a ride...youll probably want some power upgrades once you ride in it! Havent taken it that far yet, but excited to show you, and help get your MJ wrapped up.
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    Just stopping in for an update... Been driving the trucks on the weekends here and there while I can. Soon enough the snow will be here and itll be put away until after new years. It is a menace on the streets, first is useless, second is almost useless, third finally gets some traction. But the 3.07 gearing needs to go, fourth gear will do 80MPH at 2200ish RPM. 5th isnt really achievable. Planning to go with 4.56 gears as this truck will probably end up on 35s at least, if not 37s. Have been dragging my feet, thinking I wouldnt be keeping the Dana 44 in the rear, but it is honestly doing just fine. Even the 250K mile LSD still locks both tires together with all 550+ HP. It feels really good to have some miles on this truck, after years of it having issues with the LS, this engine in it now is strong and healthy. I would argue this much power is too much, I don't trust anyone to drive it, but it is a ton of fun lighting up 33's like its nothing.
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    Been driving and enjoying the Comanche lately, there isn't really anywhere to take a 2wd jeep where I moved to, so it's going to be a street and show truck until I get the 4x4 going And on that note, I guess my winter project is decided for me. Decided to bust out the TTB axles and start cleaning them up. Just wire brushed a printed for now. There will be a ton of fit up, off and on, and sliding along the ground until these are final mounted, at which time I'll finish in black of course.
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    Made up a simple shock tower brace with reservoir mounts
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    Put a spare good I had lying around on and took some photos
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    Rolling burnouts into third 1086842331_LSPrerunnerJeepComancherollingburnouts.mp4
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    First lap around the yard 1213058219_Messenger_creation_2825DEF5-32C8-4B34-AA06-1662ADE67D242.mp4
  12. Comanche SS
    Got the LS3 in and fired up after a few weeks if fiddling with it here and there. VID_53231003_031356_396.mp4
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    Sounds like thats the move then! Its unfortunate because I really like the G8 Reservoir location.
  14. Comanche SS
    This bracket kit supposedly uses the stock Vette reservoir, I plan to try that once the lines and intake are final routed
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    Yeah Corvette spacing. Just an ict kit, I'd have to look back in my receipts for the actual model
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    Aftermarket LS1 style accesory brackets. Corvette pump, undersized pulley. Still need to get a reservoir mounted
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    Have been plugging away at things daily on this truck, but nothing thats very visually apparent lol Got the fuel system wrapped up, switched from rail return style (how it was with the old engine) to return from the adjustable regulator, new lines etc... Got the Headers/Exhaust hooked back up, had to cut and smash a couple pieces that were now in conflict with the different bellhousing shape. Also made one cut for ease of removability in the future. Got the plugs/wires/coils installed (this is actually pretty tough to do on this truck, with the headers I purchased, takes about a whole day for 8 plugs) Got the intake manifold mounted for good. This evening I received my intake setup, its a 4'' NNBS 07-13 Silverado 1500 V8 kit, $60 on ebay. Had to make one cut to change the side/angle of the 45* section, but otherwise fits great and is plug and play for the TB, MAF, etc. The offset filter mount in this kit is absolutely a life saver, it would not work if I could not offset the filter. A 45* elbow might be a nice addition near the filter too, but it works for now, if it tears Ill replace it.
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    1 - Gen 4 LS engines don't have the DBC option if you intend to use a GM ECU 2 - Ill let you know when its running LOL, don't know yet 3 - There is absolutely no chance it would fit anywhere along the frame rail up front lol, plus it is totally out of harms way where it is
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    Second, Oil Coolers: I repurposed my old 4L80E cooler for an engine oil cooler since the LS3 I am using needed one. Admittedly this cooler is insanely oversized for what it is now doing. The cooler is a Derale 13760, it is a 46,000 BTU/HR cooler. This will DEFINITELY need to be on a thermostatic switch as it will overcool the engine oil. FYI, engine oil needs to be at or above 210* to burn off contaminants and any water that may have accumulated. But with my swap, I am not using the factory coolant tank up in the passenger area near the firewall. So I used the upper pinch seam with some rivet nuts and hung the cooler in that area. It would have been ideal to get this over in the driver side, since that is where the lines terminate, but it just wasnt working out cleanly. Also, when/if I dove nose this jeep, it can remain in the passenger firewall area. The area I chose isnt ideal for cooling efficiency, but with this over-spec'd cooler I am sure itll be fine. I have other Hood Ventilation plans too. This location will not work with AC-Equipped swaps. But there is enough room for Heater core hoses.
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    Just dropping some good info here: Firstly DBW Throttle pedal for Gen 4 LS engines: The Gen 4 DBW system unlike the Gen 3 DBW system does NOT have a TAC module. This makes it a simpler system, less parts/wiring etc. There are a few options for Gen 4 pedals. Corvette, Camaro, GMT-900 truck, and van. The truck one absoultely does not work, wrong shape/mounting and its plastic so modifications just can't happen. Camaro looks like it may work. C6 Corvette is the simplest, it actually mounts halfway similar to how the XJ/MJ pedal mounts. Albeit, it bends the wrong direction. Luckily it is stamped steel of some sort, soft enough to put in a strong vise and bend by hand. First, flatten the existing bends out of the pedal, and then reverse the bends using heat if desired (I did not) I used the stock bottom stud to mount the pedal, and popped up the stock upper stud, then redrilled a new upper fastener where it was needed. The C6 corvette pedal mounting modification took all of 20-30 mins with 3 guess/check bends.
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    The angle desired from what I read is not so much engine operation limited, but rather U-joint limited. Begs the question, with your "uptight" NP242, what are your driveshaft angles looking like?
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    Just patiently waiting for the LS3 to be ready...tons of little "busy" tasks to do in the meantime. Got the oil cooler mounted, steering brace installed, both engines/chassis harnesses installed, bucket seats installed, resealed the engine. Engine needs an intake, and then it can be installed and dressed. The truck needs rad mounts redone, and then engine installed & finished wired.
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    It's a universal 21 circuit GM style harness, I think a PSI replica. But it's nicely labeled and has the plugs that work with the GM column and headlight switches already. Anything that's not pre terminated I am using Deutsch DT
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    Adding an update here: Placed a few large orders the past couple days: -Steering box brace with bearing shaft support -Summit stage 3 Cam kit for the LS3 build -Springs, gaskets, retainers, retainer plate, etc for the cam -Remote oil cooler kit for the LS (repurposing my massive trans cooler that was on the 4L80E) -C6 Corvette throttle pedal, seems almost bolt in for where the stock pedal was -Entire new universal Chassis harness -Entire new LS3/Manual Engine harness -Grey Bucket seats (with our fellow club members seat brackets) -I bought another dana 44 TTB (this won't be installed for a little while) I have already mostly installed both of the Electric harnesses. Next is refreshing and upgrading the engine when parts come in. Hoping to have the engine in the truck and started by the end of July. After the truck is running and driving, I will start the TTB crossmember and get those installed. New steering links and suspension links will be part of that process. Welding that much in this July heat does not sound fun LOL. For those that know, I sold off one of my other projects that had some parts that are now going into this truck Mainly the Quickdraw AX-15 and NP-242 drivetrain Glad I can get back to this build, seeing it sit after the last phase of the build was sad...This new phase "2.5" will enable me to enjoy it more until I am ready for the TTB install "phase 3"
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    Going to close this chapter, a friend made me an offer on this truck that I could not refuse. He bought the truck with all the 1997+ swap parts, and intends to finish the truck out, with a small lift, 31'' ish tires and make it a nice weekend cruiser. Shifting my focus back to my pride and joy IFS Comanche. Thanks everyone for following along, sorry for the abrupt end to this build LOL
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